The theme of the IAC 2020 – The CyberSpace Edition will indeed be about the IAF Motto: "IAF Connecting @ll Space People." The IAF has understood that all the measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic that rely on social distancing and social isolation are placing a considerable strain on communities. As the world is grappling with this massive challenge, the Federation's role in the space community has become of paramount importance in connecting people back together.
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is participating in this important event with 8 research papers covering most of its laboratories: "CubeSat Laboratory," "Radio Astronomy Lab," "Planetary Sciences Lab," "Sharjah Lunar Impact Observatory," and "High Energy Astrophysics Lab." These contributions prove that SAASST is playing a significant role in the UAE as a research institution in space sciences. This could not have been if it were not for the full support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah. His vision of making Sharjah a first-class educational Emirate is well showcased with the University of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah, SAASST, and other scientific and educational institutions.
Below is a list of all the papers accepted in the 71st IAC 2020 CyberSpace Edition:
"Detection of Jovian Radio Emission at 20.1 MHz with a Decametric Radio Array", I. Fernini, M. Rihan, A. Yousef, S. R. Madara, F. Al Aydaroos, and A. AlHameed, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"Observing at 1.4 GHz with the Sharjah New 40-m Radio Interferometer", A. Asmaa, I. Fernini, A. Manousakis, H. AlNaimiy, A. Noorani, and A. Javed, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"The High Energy Astrophysics Group in the Light of Sharjah-Sat-1 and Future Projects", A. Manousakis, N. AlAmeri, M. AlQasimi, E. Kalamci, I. Fernini, and H. AlNaimiy, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"Promoting STEM through the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology," I. Fernini and H. AlNaimiy, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"Sustainability of an Artificial Martian Atmosphere," I. Fernini, R. Fernini, A. Noorani, M. AlShamsi, and M. AlQasimi, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"SharjahSat-1 Thermal Analysis for Orbit-Launch Selection", I. AlSabt, T. AlKaabi, S. R. Madara, I. Fernini, B. Karabulut, E. Catal, H. Telli, H. AlNaimiy, and A. R. Aslan, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"Lunar Flashes," M. Talafha, I. Fernini, H. AlNaimiy, F. Chogle, and A. Pratap, IAC 2020 Cyber Space Edition, 12-14 October 2020
"SAASST Ground Station: Satellite Tracking and Control for High Data Rates," T. AlKaabi, I. AlSabt, S. R. Madara, I. Fernini, B. Karabulut, A. R. Aslan, and H. AlNaimiy, IAC 2020 CyberSpace Edition, 12-14 October 2020